Oxford International is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Heist Awards, recognising excellence and innovation in education marketing.

Our team has been shortlisted in the following categories:

• Best International Campaign for our global Oxford ELLT campaign
• Marketing Team of the Year

This shortlisting reflects a year of significant progress across our global marketing, digital and brand activity, alongside the continued growth of Oxford ELLT in international markets.

Our Best International Campaign nomination recognises a coordinated global campaign designed to strengthen awareness of Oxford ELLT, our flagship English language level test, across key international student markets. The campaign combined market insight, creative storytelling and multi-channel activation to support international growth and expand the reach of our proprietary English language testing solution for university admissions.

The Marketing Team of the Year shortlisting recognises the work of Oxford International’s global marketing function across digital transformation, brand development, customer engagement, performance marketing and thought leadership spanning multiple regions and business divisions. This included marketing activation for the launch of the University of Southampton Delhi campus last year, taking the initiative from concept to market launch in just nine months.

Alex Korda, Chief Marketing Officer at Oxford International Education Group, said:

 “Being shortlisted in two categories is a strong reflection of the work our teams have delivered over the past year. The Marketing Team of the Year shortlisting particularly recognises how the marketing team has evolved from a service function into a strategic growth enabler and driver for the business while maintaining high levels of innovation and motivation. I wish to thank every single member of the team for their continued engagement, care, drive to succeed and smiles.”

Winners will be announced later this year.